US Bridges

FAU 9541 Douglas B over I-40 under

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 6.5 MI E of JCT I35 · Structure no. 155730000000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
303 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 9541 Douglas B over I-40 under is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAU 9541 Douglas B over I-40 under in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 9541 Douglas B
CrossesI-40 under
Location6.5 MI E of JCT I35
RouteCity Street 9541
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.43145, -97.37066
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 9541 Douglas B over I-40 under built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 9541 Douglas B over I-40 under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 9541 Douglas B over I-40 under carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 9541 Douglas B over I-40 under?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 9541 Douglas B over I-40 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.